CPD type
Workshop
Supervisor experience
All supervisor levels
Intervention lead author
Dr Eleanor Loughlin, University of Nottingham
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Released as part of
Phase 1
Piloting feedback deadline
31 March 2026
Page last updated
23 September 2025
This session introduces tools and techniques for setting expectations and building rapport in supervisory relationships. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing expectations, building rapport, and developing strong working relationships with their supervisees. This session introduces core supervisory skills and will be particularly valuable to colleagues who have recently taken on, or are preparing to take on, a supervisory role.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of ways to establish and manage expectations in supervisory relationships
develop confidence in having open and constructive conversations with supervisees
identify insights into methods for building rapport.
Delivery format & timings
2-hour session delivered either in-person or online
Criteria alignment with the UKCGE's Good Supervisory Practice Framework
Theme(s)
Working with candidates
What is included in this resource pack?
Online session:
Establishing boundaries Online Version_Facilitator Manual [.PDF]: This manual outlines how to deliver and adapt the workshop.
Establishing boundaries Online Version_Facilitator Slides [.PPTX]: PowerPoint slides for facilitator use during the session. Includes facilitator notes to support delivery.
Establishing boundaries Online Version_Participant Slides [.PPTX]: A simplified version of the slides for participants. Circulate this after the session.
In-person session:
Establishing boundaries In-Person_Facilitator Manual [.PDF]: This manual outlines how to deliver and adapt the workshop.
Establishing boundaries In-Person_Facilitator Slides [.PPTX]: PowerPoint slides for facilitator use during the session. Includes facilitator notes to support delivery.
Establishing boundaries In-Person_Participant Slides [.PPTX]: A simplified version of the slides for participants. Circulate this after the session.
Supporting material for all sessions:
Establishing boundaries_Expectations Grid [.DOCX]: A discussion tool used in the session. Can be edited or replaced to align with institutional models.
Establishing boundaries_Handout [.DOCX]: Participant handout containing further resources and reflection tools. Can be customised to include context-specific information.
Resource pack format
All resource packs are in the form of a compressed zip folder. To unzip and access all the contents of the zipped folder, press and hold (or right-click) the folder, select "Extract All" and then follow the on-screen instructions.